The Audubon Society of the District of Columbia (D.C. Audubon, formerly New Columbia Audubon) is the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Audubon Society. Board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the National Audubon Society offices at 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 1100. All are welcome.

Calleva is now expanding our Outdoor Education options to include Green/Environmental Programming to compliment our current Adventure-based programs. Environmental Education focuses on Sustainability, Stewardship, and Agricultural practices. Groups now have two GREEN choices: 1) Choose two to four, 45 minute to 3 hour workshops and rotate your class through them much like a Ropes Course; 20 Customize Green programming into our standard Adventure-based programs.

Dyke Marsh is a freshwater tidal wetland consisting of 380 acres just south of Alexandria, Virginia, and north of historic Mt. Vernon. Located on the west bank of the Potomac River some 95 miles from the Chesapeake Bay, Dyke Marsh is owned by the U. S. Federal Government and is managed by the National Park Service as a part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. It is an area of open water, cattail marsh, wetland shrubs and plants, and deciduous swamp forest.

elcome to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Duck Stamp Home Page. The Federal Duck Stamp Program (under thedirection of the Assistant Director, External Affairs), is one of the most successful conservation ventures in existence today.Revenues collected from stamp sales are deposited directly into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund to purchase wetlands andwildlife habitat for inclusion into the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Founded in 1985, Friends of Huntley Meadows Park is a nonprofit organization of individuals dedicated to the protection of Fairfax County's premier wetland wildlife sanctuary. The more than 400 members represent an active influential voice for the Park and for open space throughout the county.

MAGIC will work to connect and expand the greenway system in Maryland to provide corridors for wildlife and plant propagation. MAGIC recognizes such connections are critical to providing long-term vitality and diversity of plants and animals. Research has shown that biodiversity decreases in isolated parks or small tracts of protected land. MAGIC's primary focus will be:- To promote the development of a system of interconnected parks and other protected conservation land, as habitat for wildlife and plants.- To provide wide wildlife corridors between fragmented tracts of protected land to encourage propagation of wildlife and plants.- To protect watersheds from erosion and pollutants to insure clean water is available for animal and human consumption.- To provide wildlife passages, under or over roads where they cross wildlife corridors to enable animals or trails users to cross roads safely.- To serve as a clearinghouse and coordinating office on conservation policy matters, on scientific and technical data relating to conservation, and on meetings and actions concerned with conservation and protection of all species.- To work with our members, and like-minded government and private agencies in furtherance of our defined goals.Membership will consist of a consortium of like-minded organizations and citizens working cooperatively to achieve our stated objectives and goals. Legal Status MAGIC is a 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in the state of Maryland.

In 1987 the Maryland Department of the Environment was created to protect and preserve the states natural resources. In addition to restoring Maryland environment and safeguarding the environmental health of Maryland citizens, MDE's duties encompass enforcement and regulation, long-term planning and research, and technical assistance to industry and communities for pollution, growth issues, and environmental emergencies.

The Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) is a nonprofit, statewide organization of people who are interested in birds and nature. It was founded in 1945 and incorporated in 1956 to promote the study and enjoyment of birds. MOS promotes knowledge about our natural resources, and fosters its appreciation and conservation. The Society also maintains a system of sanctuaries to encourage the conservation of birds and bird habitat, and to help record and publish observations of bird life.

The Montgomery County Chapter (MCC/MOS) is one of 16 local chapters of the Maryland Ornithological Society. Its 300-plus members come from Montgomery and neighboring Maryland counties as well as the District ofColumbia and Northern Virginia. We hold monthly meetings, September through May, at 7:30 pm on the secondThursday of each month. The March meeting is replaced by our Annual Social usually held on Friday.

The New Columbia Audubon Society is the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Audubon Society. The chapter meets six times per year on the thirdWednesday of the month, unless otherwise announced..Chapter information line: (202)547-2355

The Alice Ferguson Foundation was established in 1954 as a non-profit organization chartered in the state of Maryland. Our mission is to provide experiences that encourage connections between people, the natural environment, farming and the cultural heritage of the Potomac River Watershed, which lead to personal environmental responsibility.

SustainableBusiness.com has a global reputation as the center for environment and business on the Internet, providing news, resources, insight, and inspiration to accelerate momentum toward a green economy. The site serves as a pulse for the industry; it comprehensively covers the progress business is making through innovations in environmental management systems and product design, and through the spectrum of green business sectors such as renewable energy, recycling, social investing, and green building.

The Trash Force hosts twice-monthly weekend excursions picking up trash and recyclables from parks, roadways, and other natural (and unnatural) areas. All are welcome to join these outings on a one-shot or regular basis.

The Virginia Society of Ornithology, Inc. exists to encourage the systematic study of birds in Virginia, to stimulate interest in birds, and to assist the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources.

Voice of the Naturalist is a service of the Audubon Naturalist Society. The Voice of the Naturalist is written and recorded on Tuesday mornings. The area covered is (with rare exceptions) DC, MD, VA, andsouthern DE.

The Wildlife Rescue League supports rehabilitation by providing basic supplies, recruiting transporters who will deliver injured and orphaned wildlife to the rehabilitators when necessary, and running the wildlife hotline. We provide training and reference materials for volunteers.Tel : (703) 391-8625 (administrative calls only)